MWA594 - Alf Sharp

MWA594 - Alf Sharp

Author: Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, & Brian Obst February 17, 2026 Duration: 58:16

We are delighted to have Alf Sharp as our guest. Alf specializes in crafting museum-quality custom furniture inspired by 18th- and 19th-century American and European designs.  He is a Cartouche Award winner from The Society of American Period Furniture Makers. So join us for a fascinating look into the career of master furniture maker. 

Alf Sharp

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Grab a cold one and pull up a stool in the shop. MWA Podcast-Woodworking Conversations is where hosts Mark Hicks, Sean Wisniewski, Kyle Barton, and Brian Obst gather to talk shop in the most genuine sense. The heart of this podcast lies in its long-form, meandering interviews with a wide range of woodworkers, from dedicated hobbyists whose projects fill their homes to internationally recognized professionals whose work defines the craft. These aren't quick tips, but full conversations that dig into philosophy, mistakes, creative processes, and the personal stories behind the work. Each episode also weaves in relevant news from the woodworking world, discussing new tools, techniques, and community events that matter to practitioners. True to its workshop roots, every session concludes with a fortnightly beer recommendation, offering a fitting end to the discussion. No matter your preferred method-hand tools, power tools, or a blend of both-this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful conversation among friends who share a deep passion for making things with wood. It’s a regular dose of camaraderie and insight for anyone who finds solace and challenge at the workbench.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 605

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Podcast Episodes
MWA Episode 85 - Keith Decent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:43
Keith Decent is a woodworker & maker from Beacon, NY. He's part of the new Hudson Valley Makers Cooperative. www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com
MWA Episode 84 - Tom & Sean & Todd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:32
What’s in the shop? • Dyami o Gearbox Oil Change (and yes, when talking about his planer, Dyami repeatedly calls it a jointer). • Tom o 1580 posts • Sean o Cutting down trees • Todd o Making custom boxes for antique cloc…
Episode 83 - Sam Hamory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:52
We chat with Sam Hamory of Earlex spray equiptment.
MWA Special #2 - Dyami on MakerCast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:16
MakerCast is a podcast that seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness, skill-set and drive. In this episode we here Jon of MakerCast interview Dyami of the MWA. For more MakerCast, check out podcastforma…
MWA Episode 82 - 360 Woodworking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:34
Tom & Dyami speak with Glen & Chuck about 360 Woodworking and the new membership levels.
MWA Episode 81 - Kyle Barton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:41
We chat with Kyle Barton of Short Bus Woodworking. Kyle's a great woodworker and an old friend from past WIAs. Kyle's also a survivor, having had his entire shop destroyed by hurricane. http://www.modernwoodworkersassoci…
MWA Special - 25 Questions from WIA15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:37
At Woodworking in America we sat down with Dan Zahner, Matt Cremona, Freddy Roman, Ally Shore & Mark Hicks to discuss the 5 questions. See shownotes at: http://www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com/2015/10/mwa-special-25-…
MWA Episode 80 - Woodworking in America 2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:09
Once the marketplace lectures were over, we commandeered the bench and setup our microphones. We discussed the event this year with some great guests. modernwoodworkersassociation.com
WIA15 MWA Meetup Promo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40
This Thursday night, the Modern Woodworkers Association and Wood Talk are sponsoring a meet-up for folks coming to the Woodworking in America event in Kansas City, Missouri. Spectators is located inside the Sheraton Crow…
MWA Episode 79 - Chet Kloss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:10
We chat with Chet Kloss of Viruvian Woodshop. We discuss his woodworking and his experience at Weekend with Wood.